Experience

Echoing Green

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 2020 Climate Fellow

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  Increase community-driven climate resilience in areas most likely to suffer disproportionate impacts of climate change through train-the-trainer programs that leverage the stories of bold leaders focused on community healing and sustainable ingenuity. Increase community-driven climate resilience in areas most likely to suffer disproportionate impacts of climate change through train-the-trainer programs that leverage the stories of bold leaders focused on community healing and sustainable ingenuity.



Rachel's Network

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Catalyst Award

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  The Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award celebrates women of color who are building a healthier, safer, and more just world. The Rachel’s Network Catalyst Award celebrates women of color who are building a healthier, safer, and more just world.



Emerge Puerto Rico, Inc.

• Puerto Rico and worldwide

• Co-Founder

  • Feb 2019 - Present

  Through Emerge Puerto Rico (EmergePR), our new venture, we are ringing a clarion call for harnessing wonder, awe and imagination as the birthplace of powerful community-based adaptations to climate change. In so doing we are moving beyond fear, shame and guilt, towards the concrete examples that challenge our notions of what so-called marginal communities are capable of. Through Emerge Puerto Rico (EmergePR), our new venture, we are ringing a clarion call for harnessing wonder, awe and imagination as the birthplace of powerful community-based adaptations to climate change. In so doing we are moving beyond fear, shame and guilt, towards the concrete examples that challenge our notions of what so-called marginal communities are capable of.



TNTP

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bridge Fellow

  • Jan 2019 - Apr 2020

  A Community and climate activist, Christine organized a community-led recovery effort after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. As a Bridge Fellow she will build a community center where young people design solutions to the local challenges caused by climate change. A Community and climate activist, Christine organized a community-led recovery effort after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. As a Bridge Fellow she will build a community center where young people design solutions to the local challenges caused by climate change.



Proyecto de Apoyo Mutuo Mariana

• Puerto Rico

• Co-Director and Chief of Healing and Development

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2018

  At Proyecto Apoyo Mutuo Mariana (PAM) in Puerto Rico, I have been moving our work from meeting the emergent crises after hurricane María, to establishing long term programs to give people the tools to create new narratives of self-determination. With PAM, I have jump-started the restoration of an abandoned school-building into a community center for cultural and artistic projects where people in Mariana along with visiting artists and contributors can heal from the devastating effects of the hurricane and work towards social and economic sustainability. I identify and marshal resources for individuals to start up their micro-businesses as well as community events at la Loma in Mariana Humacao. In our human history most transformational ideas have emerged from the margins, from the places in the dark. This is why in Mariana we are elevating the conversation about how to bring forth models for living in harmony with the environment while addressing one of our most fundamental human challenges: healing from individual and collective trauma. Show less



Leadership exCHANGE: Global Leadership Programs

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Entrepreneurship Coach and Lecturer

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2017

  Coach and instruct group of undergraduates from Australia, Pakistan, North and South Carolina in their entrepreneurial journey as part of an intensive, immersive summer experience of class and internship with a local startup. In my class students gain theoretical frameworks on best-practices for social entrepreneurship ventures and can think critically about the hype of entrepreneurship while also being plugged into the startup ecosystem. I lead the students in a process of self-reflection to identify the cultures of unworthiness and fear of failure that often lead startup founders to burnout. Students also get the opportunity to develop skills in managing group dynamics, interpersonal emotional intelligence and mindfulness. Show less



StartingBloc

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fellow

  • May 2015 - Jul 2017

  On May 28th, 2015, 100 StartingBloc Fellows gathered in New Orleans, Louisiana, for the NOLA '15 Institute for Social Innovation. At the NOLA '15 StartingBloc Institute, Fellows participated in a series of workshops and activities designed to inspire, instruct, and stretch our limits. We learned directly from high impact entrepreneurs and change leaders, worked with proven frameworks for delivering change, and built relationships with new life-long allies. For more, check out: http://startingbloc.org Also, gracias to El Nuevo Dia, the largest newspaper in Puerto Rico, for interviewing me. If you can read Spanish, here is the story: http://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/cazanoticias/nota/buscanauspiciadoresparadesarrollarproyectosocial-2026362/# Show less



Florida State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Entrepreneur in Residence

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

  In this role I linked FSU students and faculty to the Tallahassee and Puerto Rican community. I guided students in fulfilling their innovative and entrepreneurial potential through design thinking courses, talks and workshops as well as a boot-camp trip abroad. In this role I linked FSU students and faculty to the Tallahassee and Puerto Rican community. I guided students in fulfilling their innovative and entrepreneurial potential through design thinking courses, talks and workshops as well as a boot-camp trip abroad.



Knight Creative Communities Institute

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations

• Community Catalyst (Volunteer)

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  As a community catalyst I volunteer my time to help design and implement a project that will improve Tallahassee's "sense of place". (For more, read Richard Florida's book, The Rise of the Creative Class) The project will focus on interweaving the identities of different districts in Tallahassee and helping citizens find their way throughout the local neighborhoods, while showcasing history, art and culture. The ultimate goal of the project is to promote economic development and attract and retain young talent. Show less



Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Program Associate for Pioneer Team

  • Dec 2011 - Sep 2014

  Managed learning agenda and indicators for Pioneer portfolio. Hunter for disruptive ideas to redefine and solve health care challenges in the United States. Strategic advisor to portfolio grantees. RWJF spanish-speaking spokes person. Podcast host. Social media leader. Managed learning agenda and indicators for Pioneer portfolio. Hunter for disruptive ideas to redefine and solve health care challenges in the United States. Strategic advisor to portfolio grantees. RWJF spanish-speaking spokes person. Podcast host. Social media leader.



Hispanic Heritage Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Presenter, Youth Award ceremonies

  • Sep 2011 - Mar 2012

  Emceed Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, Denver, NYC, DC, Miami, L.A. and S.F. award ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of young talented Latinos in high school. Emceed Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, Denver, NYC, DC, Miami, L.A. and S.F. award ceremonies to celebrate the accomplishments of young talented Latinos in high school.



Fact Check.org

• Anchor Just the Facts

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

  http://www.factcheck.org/just-the-facts/ http://www.factcheck.org/just-the-facts/



ZGS Communications

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Host, En Portada

  • May 2009 - Jul 2010

  http://philadelphia.holaciudad.com/contenidos/telemundo-programacion.html http://philadelphia.holaciudad.com/contenidos/telemundo-programacion.html